Uses
- temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
- nasal congestion
- cough
- minor aches and pains
- sore throat
- headache
- temporarily reduces fever
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen.
Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
- more than 4 doses (20 mL each) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product.
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product.
Allergy alert
Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: skin reddening, blisters and rash.
If skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Sore throat warning
if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vominting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist
- if you are taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma chronic, bronchitis or emphysema
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
- pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- cough comes back or occuurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur.
These could be signs of a serious condition.
Directions
- do not take more than directed
- Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
- This adult strength product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
- Dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
- Use dose cup provided
| age | dose |
|---|---|
| adults and children 12 years and older | 20 mL every 4 hours |
| children under 12 years of age | do not use |
Other information
- each 20 mL contains: sodium 10 mg
- store between 15-30°C (59-86°F), do not refrigerate
